{"product_id":"1-72-f-14a-tomcat-160388-vf-41black-aces-uss-nimitz-1978","title":"1\/72 F-14A \"Tomcat\" 160388 VF-41\"Black Aces\" USS Nimitz 1978","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"panel-group product-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapse-tab1\" class=\"rte tab-pane in active\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--17064843542684__main\" class=\"shopify-section t4s-section t4s-section-main t4s-section-main-product t4s_tp_flickity\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-product-tabs-wrapper t4s-product-tabs-wrapper-template--17064843542684__main is--tab-design__tab is--tab-design-mb__accordion is--tab-layout__full is--tab-position__external t4s-tabs-line__false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-tabs t4s-type-tabs t4s-accordion-mb-true t4s-tabs-enabled t4s-tabs-accordion-enabled\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-tab-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"t4s-tab-destemplate--17064843542684__main\" 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class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapse-tab1\" class=\"rte tab-pane in active\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--17064843542684__main\" class=\"shopify-section t4s-section t4s-section-main t4s-section-main-product t4s_tp_flickity\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-product-tabs-wrapper t4s-product-tabs-wrapper-template--17064843542684__main is--tab-design__tab is--tab-design-mb__accordion is--tab-layout__full is--tab-position__external t4s-tabs-line__false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-tabs t4s-type-tabs t4s-accordion-mb-true t4s-tabs-enabled t4s-tabs-accordion-enabled\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-tab-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"t4s-tab-destemplate--17064843542684__main\" class=\"t4s-rte t4s-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-group product-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapse-tab1\" class=\"rte tab-pane in active\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--17064843542684__main\" class=\"shopify-section t4s-section t4s-section-main t4s-section-main-product t4s_tp_flickity\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-product-tabs-wrapper t4s-product-tabs-wrapper-template--17064843542684__main is--tab-design__tab is--tab-design-mb__accordion is--tab-layout__full is--tab-position__external t4s-tabs-line__false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-tabs t4s-type-tabs t4s-accordion-mb-true t4s-tabs-enabled t4s-tabs-accordion-enabled\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-tab-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"t4s-tab-destemplate--17064843542684__main\" class=\"t4s-rte t4s-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-sec__col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb-rte wb-clamp is-open\" data-wb-clamp=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/72 F-14A \"Tomcat\" 160388 VF-41 \"Black Aces\" USS Nimitz 1978 delivers a detailed ready-to-display replica of a classic US Navy carrier fighter for aviation collectors and military aircraft enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF-14A Tomcat: Depicts aircraft 160388 operated by VF-41 \"Black Aces\" aboard USS Nimitz in 1978.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable-Sweep Wings: Captures the Tomcat's distinctive adjustable wing design and detailed carrier-based fighter appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Finished Display Model: Features metal construction, detailed surface markings and a display stand for easy presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 25.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 27.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 7.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Hobby Master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: F-14A \"Tomcat\" 160388 VF-41 \"Black Aces\" USS Nimitz 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts count: Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Die-cast metal with plastic components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint\/Glue: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e US Navy aviation collectors, F-14 Tomcat enthusiasts, 1\/72 scale aircraft displays and military history collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grumman F-14A Tomcat was a US Navy carrier-based fighter developed for fleet air defence and long-range interception. Its variable-sweep wings allowed the aircraft to change configuration for different flight conditions, while its powerful radar and missile systems gave it a major role in protecting carrier battle groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVF-41, known as the \"Black Aces\", was one of the US Navy squadrons selected to operate the F-14 Tomcat. Aircraft 160388 represents the squadron during its early Tomcat era aboard USS Nimitz in 1978, making this model a useful snapshot of US naval aviation during the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-assembled die-cast aircraft model. No paint, glue or modelling tools are required. Display it on the supplied stand at home, in a collection cabinet or alongside other 1\/72 scale aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eThis is a pre-assembled die-cast model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. 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